Henry Clarke Warren

American scholar who overcame severe physical injuries in a childhood accident to do pioneering research on Sanskrit and Pāli texts. He graduated from Harvard in 1879 and then studied Sanskrit with Charles Lanman at Johns Hopkins University. With Lanman he founded the Harvard Oriental Series of publications, to which he contributed two volumes. Volume 3, Buddhism in Translations, remains a perennially popular anthology of early literature, while volume 41 is an edition of the Visuddhimagga of Buddhaghoṣa.

I can celebrate my culture.

I am safe.

“If I didn’t have Bridge, I would be couch surfing or sleeping outside. I like the people at the Bridge Shelter. Everyone knows who I am. I’m friendly, and I like to dance. Music keeps me calm and I run the Boston Common in the morning.” —Malcolm

I can contribute to society.

“One of my goals is to become a public speaker and activist for people without voices, for those who are underprivileged. I want people to truly believe that they can ‘change their stars,’ that they don’t have to be where or what they came from.” —Lizzie

I have dreams for myself and my son.

“I wanted to raise my son in a different environment, so I took a big leap and left home. For now, Bridge provides me with a safe, positive environment to raise my son, and I’m grateful for that.” —Iesha

I am changing.

I have someone to talk to.

“A few months ago, I started using the Bridge counseling program every week. My counselor makes me feel comfortable and is a great help to me. It’s so nice to have someone to talk to when I’m having a problem.” —Bryanna

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